National Gratitude Month National Gratitude Month is observed every November in the United States, encouraging people to practise thankfulness, appreciate the people and experiences in their lives, and build habits of gratitude that extend well beyond the holiday season. Created in 2015 by author and motivational speaker Stacey Grewal, the month sits naturally alongside Thanksgiving
Great American Smokeout The Great American Smokeout, held annually on the third Thursday of November, is a American Cancer Society initiative challenging smokers to quit for 24 hours. It encourages developing a cessation plan to stop permanently, reducing cancer risk and improving health, with resources available to help.
National Espresso Day
Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. It is observed on the fourth Thursday in November in the United States and on the second Monday in October in Canada. Thanksgiving is a day when families and friends gather to express gratitude for the year’s blessings over a shared
Black Friday Black Friday is the annual start of the holiday shopping season in the U.S., featuring major retail discounts. Originally coined by 1960s Philadelphia police to describe chaotic, traffic-heavy streets, it was later rebranded to represent retailers turning a profit, or moving "into the black".
National French Toast Day
Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is a marketing initiative to encourage holiday shopping at small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in the United States, during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year.
Giving Tuesday A better future is being built by all of us right now, in the billions of small actions we take each day. Acts of care, love, and understanding extend outward, like the threads of a beautiful tapestry. Whether it’s offering a kind smile, a helping hand, or an hour of your time—these acts
National Cookie Day
National Cocoa Day Every December 13, the United States celebrates National Cocoa Day, a holiday that pays tribute to one of Americans' most cherished ingredients. This day not only highlights the flavor, versatility and cultural impact of cocoa, but also coincides with the birth of Roald Dahl, British author of the iconic work Charlie and
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day is celebrated to promote wearing tacky, festive holiday sweaters. Started in 2011, this lighthearted day encourages wearing over-the-top, decorated sweaters to work, school, or parties to spread holiday cheer.
Going Dry: Online World Premiere Going Dry is a world-first feature documentary. Six average, middle-lane drinkers take a 90-day break from alcohol on camera, coached by Andy Ramage, with their blood work, health, happiness and friendships tracked before and after. The results are staggering. The film features Rich Roll, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, Professor David Nutt
